TrueFacet has made it even easier to upgrade and refresh your jewelry collection with our TrueTrade program: simply upload photos of your pre-owned jewelry for sale, receive a quote from our appraisers, and start shopping with your TrueFacet site credit.

To kick off your trade-in process, you will need to send a series of clear photographs of your jewelry; this ensures our appraisers give you an accurate quote quickly. To help you get the fastest service via TrueFacet’s TrueTrade program, follow these three simple steps to photographing your pre-owned jewelry:

1. Create a setting with natural light.
The best light to photograph jewelry in is natural daylight, which evenly lights the piece and cuts down on glare. Using an on-camera flash oftentimes results in catch-lights that shine off the metallic surface and obscure the jewelry’s details. Therefore, turn off the flash and photograph your jewelry in a sunny room. 

2. Photograph multiple angles.
Lay your jewelry on a clean, flat surface and photograph it from overhead, the side, a three-quarter angle, and, if relevant, a detail shot. The more images and angles the better. On-body shots (or photos of you wearing the piece) are not as important as clear photos of the entire piece. 

3. Zoom in on the designer’s signature.
The most important photo to include is an image of the designer’s signature. This is the brand name, the metal stamp, or the registration or serial numbers that most frequently appears on the underside or inside of the piece. An in-focus and detailed image of this hallmark will help our team of appraisers give you the most accurate valuation. 

If you have any further questions about TrueFacet’s TrueTrade program, contact a concierge associate here.